O Visas

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to pursue an O visa

For the sciences, education, business, or athletics

• You must be an alien of "extraordinary ability" in the sciences, education, business, or athletics
• You must be at the top of your field
• You must show sustained national or international acclaim for achievements in your field

For the Arts

• You must have attained a high level of achievement in the arts, substantially above that generally encountered
• You must be "prominent, leading, or well known" in your field.

For the motion picture or television industry

• You must have a "very high level of accomplishment"
• You must be recognized as outstanding, notable, or leading in your field

O-2 visas are available to the support personnel of an O visa holder.

Duration of Visa

There is no specific limit to the length of time for which an O visa may be granted. The visa will be granted for the length of time needed to complete the event or activity for which the alien was admitted. Extensions are possible, in increments of at most one year.